TX: Fort Worth

WHEN: Designs accepted through April 1, 2012.

BRIEF ABOUT: The theme, “Celebrating the Spirit of the American Paint Horse” is an art competition partnership conducted by the American Paint Horse Association and The Trail of Painted Ponies. Artists can choose from five copyrighted and registered Painted Ponies forms to submit their design. No submission fee and artists may submit multiple designs. Judging will be based on beauty, skill, creativity and originality, along with the concept and story of the design. The artist’s thoughts or story behind the design must be included. Cash prizes ($1000, $500, $250) will be awarded to the top three designs and winners will be released May 1, 2012.

President of The Trail of Painted Ponies Karlynn Keyes says, “This art competition will raise invaluable awareness of the great work of the American Paint Horse Association, while searching for the best new artistic talent in America. The winning Painted Pony from this competition may have the honor of being crafted as a collectible figurine…”